Iqbal Ahmed, OBE (Bengali: ইকবালআহমেদ; born 4 August 1956) is a Bangladesh-born
British entrepreneur. Based in Manchester, he made his fortune importing
shrimp. The success of his two companies, Seamark and Ibco, have extensive
interests in shipping, hotel and real estate development, hospitality, and
food. Both companies turned him into one of the United Kingdom's richest men.
He is also the highest ranked British Bangladeshi to be featured on the
Sunday Times Rich List.